Software Engineer II, Flight Software
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Typically 2+ years of related experience.
- Strong understanding of at least one programming language and general knowledge of others.
- Strong understanding of software development principles.
- Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software applications.
- Experience with Agile and Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
- Technical understanding of C++ and Object-Oriented Programming.
- Experience with spacecraft flight software development.
- Experience implementing client-server applications using socket I/O with TCP/UDP.
- Experience with loosely coupled applications using PUB/SUB messaging.
- Familiarity with Open Standards such as CCSDS, C2MS, OMS, and UCI.
- Experience developing mission management and/or payload control software.
- Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, and automated builds.
- Knowledge of software design patterns.
- Experience using SysML/UML for software designs.
- Experience testing and debugging in SITL and HITL environments.
- Experience with Source Code Configuration Management platforms (GIT, SVN).
- Experience developing on Linux.
- Experience with network configurations including netconf.
- Experience with embedded programming and optimizing system performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%.
- Life insurance.
- 3 weeks paid time off.
- Annual incentive pay based on performance.
Sierra Space is building a shared ecosystem in space for scientific collaboration and innovation to benefit life on Earth. With technologies that make space more affordable and accessible, we’re dedicated to creating a prosperous and secure space economy that will benefit all of humanity. Rapidly advancing toward the launch of the next generation of space transportation, the world’s first commercial spaceplane, Dream Chaser®, will perform cargo supply and return missions for NASA - delivering up to 12,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) at a time. Sierra Space is also the developer of the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE™), a modular, three-story inflatable habitat that we are developing as we build the first commercial space station. The unique structure will provide opportunities for multiple businesses including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, to optimize zero gravity benefits.